Guidelines for the Management of Mortality and Morbidity in Health Facilities

Latest Updated Version 3.0

Updated on 28/12/2023

Health Regulation Sector (HRS) forms an integral part of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and is mandated by Dubai Law No. 14/2021 of the year (2021) amending some clauses of Dubai Law No. 6/2018 pertaining to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), to undertake several functions including but not limited to:

  • Develop regulation, policy, standards, guidelines to improve quality and patient safety and promote the growth and development of the health sector.

  • Licensure and inspection of health facilities as well as healthcare professionals and ensure compliance to best practice.

  • Manage patient complaints and assure patient and physician rights are upheld.

  • Govern the use of narcotics, controlled and semi-controlled medications.

  • Strengthen health tourism and assure ongoing growth.

  • Assure management of health informatics, e-health and promote innovation.

The Guidelines for the Management of Mortality in Morbidity in Health Facilities aims to fulfil the following overarching DHA Strategic Priorities (2026):

  • Pioneering Human-centered health system to promote trust, safety, quality and care for patients and their families.

  • Make Dubai a lighthouse for healthcare governance, integration and regulation.